Frequently Asked Questions
This Herm Sprenger prong collar is an effective tool for dog obedience training. It's absolutely safe for your dog's health as stainless steel prongs are perfectly polished and don`t hurt your pet. prong resembles the teeth of a dog's mother and just calms down your naughty pet when it disobeys.
Herm Sprenger collars are designed with blunt ends that do not cause the dog pain, while the center plate creates symmetry to create even pressure around the neck. The prongs gently apply pressure around the dog's neck, providing negative reinforcement when the dog pulls.
If a dog is going to pull on any type of collar, harness, or head halter, the prong collar is by far the safest option. There will always be a need for some amount of negative reinforcement and positive punishment among the dog-owning public.
Herm Sprenger collars are designed with blunt ends that do not cause the dog pain, while the center plate creates symmetry to create even pressure around the neck. The prongs gently apply pressure around the dog's neck, providing negative reinforcement when the dog pulls.
Pros: Easy to use, inexpensive. Cons: Effectiveness depends on the dog's ability to learn from the relatively mild correction. Some dogs will still pull despite the prongs and may need a more effective solution like a static collar. They will not stop barking.